A mark designating that the book did not sell at the published price. Leftover books were remaindered to wholesaler for discount sales. The mark is usually a stamp or a marker line across the bottom page edges.
(pertaining to modern books, especially first editions). A small stamp, usually ink, applied to one edge of the text block to indicate that the book was remaindered (sold discounted after initial publication). Since this is an indication of later release, it tends to be considered a detriment to the collector.
Usually reduced in price to make room for new stock, the publisher or retailer will mark the bottom edge of the book with a stroke or dot, often made with a felt marker, to distinguish the book from the regular stock.
A mark on a book with permanent marker, spray paint or a stamp that identifies a Remainder, or publisher's overstock. This mark is usually located on an outside edge, or on the binding of the book.
a line drawn by a magic marker or some such thing across the top or bottom edge of a book to identify the book as a remainder so that book doesn't come back to the publisher from a bookseller as a return on a full price
a publishers mark, put on the base or top edge of a reduced price book, so it cannot be sold at full price
a small black or red marker streak on the outside edge of the book's pages
a small mark on the side of the book or sometimes a small red star on the inside cover
Many publishers mark the bottom or top edges of books sold as "Remainders" with a stamp, black marker or spray paint (which speckles the edge). This allows publishers to identify whether a return was a discounted book or not. Remainder marks, although not technically considered "damage", are unsightly and thus not collectible.
A mark (rubber stamp, felt marker stroke, or spray, often on a book's bottom edge) signifying that the book was returned to publisher as unsold, and then offered for sale again later at a much lower price. Considered to be a defect by collectors.
a mark (stamp, black mark, spray) on the bottom edge of a book that identifies it as a remainder. see also Remainders